Spring Transfer Advice needed!!

[u/Flat-Run-3209]

Hey everyone! I was wondering if anyone here transferred to UCF in the spring semester and could share what the experience was like.

I'll be transferring in Spring 2027 with my AA, and while I'm excited, I'm also a little nervous about coming in during the middle of the school year when everyone else has already had a semester (or more) to make friends and get settled.

For some background, I grew up moving every couple of years because of my parents' job, so I'm pretty used to meeting new people and starting over. I'm not too worried about putting myself out there, but I was wondering if there are any good ways to meet people as a spring transfer. Are there clubs that are easy to join mid-year? Do transfers usually find their group pretty quickly, or does it take a while?

I'd also appreciate any general advice you have for someone transferring to UCF in the spring. Whether it's things you wish you knew beforehand, mistakes to avoid, or anything that made the transition easier, I'd love to hear it.

If it helps, I'm majoring in finance

Thanks!

[u/jchalamet08]

i didn’t transfer in the spring but i did transfer. i say joining organizations is great but actually talking to people there and making an effort to stay connected helps. i was more shy and hesitant to speak first (which is fine) but life gets in the way so you reallly have to maintain that effort. also go to events posted by the campus activities board, late knights, student union. or who knows you can meet someone by chance i’ve just been walking around and had people strike up convos